Product Description

- A Panzer III kit that can be built in either a command tank or tropical specification. This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that can be built in either a Panzer III J command tank, which was based on the Panzer III J, or a Panzer II J early production tropical specification, which was developed as a command tank by the German army during World War II.
- This kit is a luxurious set that includes parts such as magic tracks and metal gun barrels.

[About the actual car]
- During WWII, the German military developed command and communication vehicles equipped with high-performance radio communication equipment in order to operate and fight more efficiently with their tank units.
- The command tanks used by the tank units were modified vehicles based on tanks.
- Among these vehicles, many were developed based on the Panzer III, including the Panzer III Ausf. J-type command tank equipped with a 5 cm 42-caliber tank gun, which had its onboard machine gun removed and the amount of ammunition carried by the main gun reduced to allow space for communication equipment.
- It is said that nearly 180 vehicles were produced between 1942 and 1943.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/35 scale reproduction of a simplified command tank based on the Panzer III Ausf. J developed and deployed by the German army during World War II.
- The star-shaped antenna at the rear of the vehicle is made of photo-etched parts for a delicate finish. The antenna mount is also realistically reproduced to accentuate the vehicle's unique features.
- The upper engine deck where the antenna is attached is precisely recreated using a slide mold to accurately recreate the J-shape.
- The engine hatch can be assembled open or closed as a separate part. In addition, the turret is molded as a single piece using a slide mold.
- The hatches on both sides of the turret can be opened or closed, allowing you to choose from a variety of different scenery settings and facial expressions.
- The main gun is made of machined aluminum parts that even replicate the rifling, giving it a realistic finish.
- The tracks also feature pre-assembled Magic Tracks, giving the model a three-dimensional appearance.
- This kit also allows you to assemble the tropical version that was used on the North African front.

[Major features]
- 1/35 scale reproduction of the German Panzer III Ausf. J
- Can be assembled as a command tank or a tropical tank
- The tracks are made of realistic Magic Tracks
- The barrel is made of machined aluminum with the rifling reproduced on the inside
- Metal smoke grenade launcher & smoke grenades included
- Star antenna is reproduced with etched parts



Item Size/Weight : 38.2 x 24.5 x 8.1 cm / 760g

Product Specifications

Country

Germany

Item code

DR6628SP

JAN code

0089195866288

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